Career Area:
Accounting
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World. Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
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Description:
This role will be a key business partner and leader to the engine components organization is in the Large Power Systems Division and consists of our Cast Metals organization facilities in Mapleton, IL and Hodges, SC, and the Pontiac, IL facility.
In addition, this role and his/her team will support the product development of fuel systems, aftertreatment, cooling systems, turbocharger & air systems, as well as Global product support & services, core packaging products, and custom engineering / design to order products.
As the Senior Director, Finance for the Engine Components organization, you will have the opportunity to develop essential business information and analysis as well as provide counsel to senior management for all financial planning & analysis, forecasting, legal entity, product costing, decision support, manufacturing footprint & product sourcing strategies.
This role must work across highly diverse and global teams to deliver insights to drive the business forward. This position has the opportunity to collaborate with senior level management on the business strategy and future direction of the facilities. This position will have direct line reporting to the Large Power Systems Division CFO and dotted line reporting to the vice-president and general manager of engine components and the large power systems Vice-President and General Manager of systems products & services.
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Managing monthly financial planning & analysis for the engine components organization
- Leading the development of the engine components organization financial forecasts
- Providing leadership and guidance for product cost reporting & analysis; operational cost reporting & analysis; capital purchases and investment analysis including sourcing decisions
- Ensuring high integrity financial reporting through maintaining a strong control environment
- Participating in strategy development to drive improved financial and operational performance
- Developing the best team through coaching, training & development, and career planning
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or Finance related discipline
- 10-15 years of progressively responsible job-related experience
- Strong ability to collaborate and partner across peers and leadership
- Ability to take an Enterprise point of view and lead with our Values in Action
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Strong background in accounting, cost accounting, investment analysis, and budget development
- Strong analytical skills are required to perform detailed financial analysis and strategic plans
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the department to take specific actions
- Strong communication skills and executive presence
- Strong people leadership and organizational capability building.
Additional Details:
- Location: Mossville, IL / Peoria, IL
- Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
- Travel - Regular travel to Pontiac, IL and Mapleton, IL, with periodic travel to Hodges, SC.
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